Call for Proposals: Fireworks Display July 4, 2026

Firework Display Call for Proposal

Date of Display/Event:  July 4, 2026
Time of Display:  9:00PM
Location: Quake Park, 18501 59 ^th Ave NE Arlington, WA 98223
Budget: No more than $14,000 total expenses

Includes all expenses.

Liability Insurance: Public liability and property damage insurance with City of Arlington named as additional insured in the sum of $5,000,000 per occurrence and provide compensation insurance for all help and assistance as required by state laws governing Fireworks Displays.

Requirements:

• Provide Licensed Operator and Crew covered under Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Workers Compensation.
• Commercial Auto Insurance of $5,000,000.
• Provide a Washington State Public Fireworks Display Permit as obtained by the local fire authority.
• https://www.wsp.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/General-Public-Display-License.pdf
• https://www.northcountyfireems.com/
• Provide City of Arlington Nonresident Business License application and fee.
• https://dor.wa.gov/manage-business/city-license-endorsements/arlington
• Provide City of Arlington Operating Permit application and fee.
• https://www.arlingtonwa.gov/246/Development-Permit-Applications
• Supply all pyrotechnics and supplies for display.
• Transportation of materials in properly licensed vehicle with CDL/Hazmat driver.
• Remove all equipment and spent pyrotechnic devices and clean up debris from the immediate display site.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal guidelines and obtain any necessary permits to perform the display.

The City will award a contract to the qualified vendor who meets the insurance and requirements section of the proposal in addition to providing the best display value for the dollar amount being proposed, and quality of professional experience. The overall duration of the program will also be taken into consideration.

Proposals shall include:

• length of show
• show script
• quantity and description of each firework
• statement of experience
• at least four (4) references

The City reserves the right to reject all proposals.

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Questions should be directed to:

Sarah Lopez, Community Engagement Director
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